Ocean projects

Thank you Elmer’s for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Today we're experimenting with salt, glue, and watercolors to create some colorful ocean art. You'll only need a few materials to create

This experiment teaches some basic principles of oceanography while creating an interesting wave visual for play. In the Making Waves experiment, we cover how a wave moves (spoiler: the water itself barely moves horizontally!), the type of energy a wave makes, and how a wave "crashes" at the beach. oceanography | STEM | science for kids | at home activities | homeschooling

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents

We had our first beach day of the year recently, and it was just so lovely! As I was watching my kids splash and play in the water, the waves gently rolling in, it reminded me of the straw blowing art project we created as part of our Ocean Unit Study. So today, I thought

preschool summer/ocean theme... glue cheerios on a starfish cutout!

Learn about the layers of the ocean with this colorful and fun DIY Ocean Layers in a Jar!

Make a DIY Beach Sand Handprint Keepsake on your next beach vacation. They are a fun way to comorate your vacation and easy to make!

This super easy salt water experiment is the perfect science activity to teach kids about the density of salt and fresh water. Great for an ocean unit! #preschoolscience #sciencecenter

A gorgeous and easy Layers of the Ocean soap making project for kids. Learn about the 5 layers of the ocean in a sustainable and beautiful way. A fantastic project and the results make wonderful kid made gifts. #SoapMaking #LayersOfTheOcean via @steampoweredfam

Kids will have fun making a Sea Animal ocean craft using the FREE template and easy directions. Animals include a whale, dolphin, fish, and shark.

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents

If your kids are begging to go see the waves crashing at the beach and you cant take them there, I have the next best thing for them right here!

Watercolor & glue Jellyfish art project. Free step by step tutorial from TheCraftyClassroom.com Perfect for learning mixed media, texture, warm and cool colors, hue and more!

Do cool ocean science experiments with simple supplies from around the house. Explore currents, waves, marine animals, and more.

Investigate how fish breathe underwater by simulating a gill using Koolaid and a coffee filter in this easy science experiment. This is a fun classroom science activity for kids learning about ocean animals, animal adaptations, water habitats, and ecosystems in 2nd grade science.